Today, On 19th September, The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Mukhtar Ansari’s son, Umar Ansari, in a case alleging he submitted fake documents and forged his mother’s signature to reclaim land confiscated under the Gangster Act. He was earlier arrested in Lucknow.
Advocate Ashok Pandey has been sentenced to six months in jail by the Allahabad High Court for contempt of court. In a 2021 courtroom incident, he referred to High Court judges as “goondas,” a highly disrespectful remark. The court took suo motu action and held his words as criminal contempt. Despite several opportunities, Pandey refused to apologize, leading to the strict punishment.
Today, On 26th March, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has declined an urgent hearing on a plea seeking an FIR over cash found at a High Court judge’s residence. The Supreme Court advised petitioners to refrain from making public statements regarding the case. The discovery has raised concerns about judicial accountability and ethics. With the urgent plea rejected, the matter now awaits further legal proceedings.
Lawyers from the Allahabad High Court Bar Association are set to begin an indefinite strike on March 25 in protest against Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer to the Allahabad High Court. The bar association opposes his transfer, seeking an inquiry into allegations of corruption stemming from large cash found at his residence.
Two High Court lawyers tragically drowned after their car lost control and dipped into a pond in Lucknow. The victims were identified as Advocates Kuldeep Kumar Awasthi (40) and Shashank Singh (37). Despite efforts, they could not be rescued in time. The incident caused shock and grief among the legal community.
Uttar Pradesh witnessed a significant reshuffle in its judiciary, with 114 judges transferred across various districts. This large-scale movement aims to streamline judicial processes and ensure effective administration of justice. The transfers include several district judges and senior judicial officers, impacting key courts in the state. Such reshuffles are part of regular efforts to maintain transparency and efficiency in the judiciary.